Allan Siperstein, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.444.6568
- Desk:
- 216.444.5664
- Fax:
- 216.636.0662
Additional Locations
Center for Endocrine Surgery
Marymount Hospital
12300 McCracken Road
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6568
- Desk:
- 216.444.5664
- Fax:
- 216.636.0662
Treatment & Services
- Adrenal Surgery
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery - Thyroid And Parathyroid
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation Of Liver Tumors
- Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Thermal Ablation Of Liver Tumors
- Laparoscopy
- Liver Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Paraganglioma Surgery
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Robotic Surgery for Adrenal
- Robotic Surgery for Liver
- Robotic Surgery for Parathyroid
- Robotic Surgery for Thyroid
- Surgery
- Surgical Ultrasound
- Thyroid Aspiration
- Thyroid Ultrasound
- Thyroid Ultrasound And Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adrenal Cancer
- Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Adrenal Tumors
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- Beta-cell disorders
- Calcium Disorders
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Conn's Syndrome
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Endocrine Disorders
- Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Goiter
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Tumors Of The Liver
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Disease Description
- Pheochromocytoma
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
- Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Glands
- Thyroid Lesion
- Thyroid Masses
- Thyroid Nodule
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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View All PlansAbout Allan Siperstein, MD
Allan Siperstein, MD, is Chair of Endocrine Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. He also serves as Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program and Endocrine Surgery Fellowship.
Dr. Siperstein completed his medical school training at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, and his general surgery residency and endocrine surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco. From 1990 until 1999 he was a Faculty member in the Department of General Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Since then he has been a Staff member at Cleveland Clinic. In addition to endocrine surgery, he has had a long interest in minimally invasive surgery and surgical sonography. Since 1992, he has been teaching coursework in intraoperative and laparoscopic ultrasound techniques.
Current research interests include thyroid and parathyroid disease, in particular molecular markers for the identification of thyroid cancers. Clinical studies have focused on minimal incision approaches to thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He has had a long interest in the development of technologies for laparoscopic thermal ablation of hepatic tumors. Current studies continue to focus on technical advances in this area, as well as the impact of the procedure on long-term survival. He is a member of many surgical organizations, including the American Surgical Association, the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and SAGES.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1999
Education & Fellowships
Residency - University of California San Francisco Medical Center
General Surgery
San Francisco,
CA USA
1990
Fellowship - University of California San Francisco Medical Center
Endocrine Surgery-Research
San Francisco,
CA USA
1988
Internship - University of California San Francisco Medical Center
General Surgery
San Francisco,
CA USA
1984
Medical Education - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
M.D.
Dallas,
TX USA
1983
Undergraduate - Stanford University
Biological Sciences
Stanford,
CA USA
1979
Specialty Interests
adrenal disease, Adrenal disorders, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Calcium Disorders, endocrine hypertension, endocrine surgery - thyroid and parathyroid diseases and surgery, endocrine surgery (thyroid and parathyroid), general and laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors, Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors, Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy, Laparoscopic Thermal Ablation Of Liver Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, parathyroid and calcium disorders, pancreatic endocrine tumors, thyroid, Thyroid Cancer, thyroid cancers, Thyroid cancers and Flushing Syndromes, Thyroid Disease, thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules
Awards & Honors
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer 2011
- Cleveland's Top Doctors, 2011
Innovations & Patents
- Radiofrequency thermal ablation
Research & Publications
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102 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Explains | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
31 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023
The best doctor I ever had
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023
Dr. Allan Siperstein and his nurse, Maureen, were extremely professional and comforting. The doctor's expertise and very personable style was a God sent as I was nervous considering the possibilities. The fact that he showed us the thyroid ultrasound screen as he was performing it and explaining it, put my mind at rest. Also, Maureen was very helpful in providing me with step-by-step directions to their office.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023
I really really like Dr. Siperstein! Kind, genuine, positive and upbeat, and I felt like he listened and reassured. Both visits he's been excellent and never once did I feel rushed even though each appointment with him directly was less than 10 or 15 minutes! He makes direct eye contact and engages directly with me, which I found very reassuring.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
Dr. Siperstein has been outstanding throughout my whole cancer process. I could not have asked for anyone better.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
Have already recommended family to Dr. Siperstein!
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
Dr Siperstein was exceptional in his diagnosis and proposed plan for surgery and after surgery treatment.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
I am thoroughly pleased with how I was treated by Dr Siperstein and his staff. Truly exceptional.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
I thought the doctor was attentive,thoughtful in his responses.We didn't have visual but that really didn't matter to me . The audio was fine .There are always further questions that come to mind afterward.It would be helpful if there were a simple way to have those questiions answered.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2022
Dr. Siperstein is terrific. He has helped me deal with my medullary thyroid cancer giving me over 18 years of good health.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2022
The doctor was intelligent, supportive and understood my concern. I will recommend him.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2022
Dr Siperstein is the best!
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
I already have recommended my physician to otheres
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
Dr. Siperstein is the BEST!!!!
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022
Dr Siperstein is the best. I am a nurse and have met many surgeons in my 40 years of nursing but none as kind, personable and caring as he. He made the entire process the best experience ever. Thankful to have him as my physician.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022
Love Dr Siperstein!!
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
Dr Siperstein is a tremendous asset to patients like me and I am happy to be in his care.
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022
Dr. S is the best!!! He goes the extra mile for his patients!
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2022
I would highly recommend Dr. Siperstein to anyone needing thyroid surgery.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2022
My greatest interest is medical capacity and judgment of doctor. Siperstein is an extraordinary doctor. 100% confidence in his care. Solid team with Olansky.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
I love Dr. Siperstein. He is the VERY VERY best.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
Dr. S is THE absolute best!
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
Dr. Siperstein explained my situation very well to me, he was polite and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
Dr. Sipperstein is WONDERFUL in all respects.
Reviewed on May 9, 2022
There is no doubt that Dr. Siperstein's prompt diagnosis and exquisite surgical skill saved my life from metastatic thyroid cancer in 2014. He continues to monitor me and obviously cares about my health and well-being. I have been cared for by many fine and not-so-fine physicians over many years. Dr. Siperstein is the best of best. I continue to travel hundreds of miles to be cared for him and am happy to do it! Bless you Doctor Siperstein!
Reviewed on May 9, 2022
Good doctor & staff
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022
Dr. Siperstein and his staff are wonderful! Courteous, caring, prompt and professional!
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022
Dr Siperstein is the BEST! He has a great personality that makes you feel at ease in his presence. He is always willing to answer questions and never makes you feel less than! Very thorough and a great Physician!
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2022
Talia and Dr Siperstein were great as always!
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2022
Maureen in Dr Siperstein's office makes things easy.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2022
Dr. Siperstein is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2022
The communication with Dr. Siperstein went very well. He answered all my questions and concerns.